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Cops Corner

Woman discards suitcase with $22,000 check inside
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 15, 2025
Woman discards suitcase with $22,000 check inside

Angry over stolen money, a woman threw out her boyfriend's suitcase full of clothing and a check he had to deliver to his boss. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Couple found enjoying 'snuggle time' in business lot after hours
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 14, 2025
Couple found enjoying 'snuggle time' in business lot after hours

An officer investigated a suspicious vehicle parked in a business lot after hours and found a couple enjoying some quality time. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Roommates get into altercation over body lotion scandal
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2025
Roommates get into altercation over body lotion scandal

One man accused another of using his body lotion, which resulted in an alleged physical assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Resident reports loud music and screams from New Year's Eve partiers
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 7, 2025
Resident reports loud music and screams from New Year's Eve partiers

The responding officer heard some laughter, but no suspicious activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Man's immigration papers disappear while working out of town
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2025
Man's immigration papers disappear while working out of town

Thinking it was abandoned, a man's roommate sent his suitcase allegedly containing important documents to his mother in Texas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Best Animal Calls of 2024
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 31, 2024
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Best Animal Calls of 2024

Sometimes, the officers of Longboat Key find themselves acting as animal control for the island's residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2024
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2024
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

Nudes, lewds and dudes highlight this year's greatest hits from the files of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2024
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 22, 2024
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

From saving wildlife to rescuing residents locked in showers, Cops Corner proves it's never a dull day for Longboat Key police officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Test drive speed limit disguises used car problems
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2024
Test drive speed limit disguises used car problems

Exceeding 25 miles per hour after buying a used SUV reveals issues that exceed the cost of the vehicle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Suspicious man dancing in the street 'just enjoying his time'
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 17, 2024
Suspicious man dancing in the street 'just enjoying his time'

The man was later found playing his drum and down in the dumps. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2024
Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend

Upset his partner was cleaning while he watched football, a man shatters his TV and blames her for making him do it. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Man claims he 'owns the road,' wants construction workers fined
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 10, 2024
Man claims he 'owns the road,' wants construction workers fined

A citizen called to report after-hours construction work and proceeded to become argumentative. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Man loses job, gets evicted, goes to jail
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2024
Man loses job, gets evicted, goes to jail

On a family disturbance call, a man who just lost his job and is losing his home is discovered to have outstanding warrants. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 3, 2024
Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police

The man needed cash and thought the police could assist. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Vacationing couple ends up in Sarasota Bay
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2024
Vacationing couple ends up in Sarasota Bay

A man and woman get a sinking feeling while hanging out with a man they just met on his anchored boat. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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